Smart People Podcast

James Clear, author of, ‘Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones’ This week, we speak with James Clear. Yup, that’s right. James Clear!!! James is an author an entrepreneur and you might know him best for his fantastic newsletter. He writes about habits and human potential. His focus is on self-improvement tips based on proven scientific research, and he has new book called, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. To learn more about James, sign up for his awesome newsletter, or download a free chapter of his book, head over to https://jamesclear.com. We discuss: As a creator, how did you get over the fear of rejection? Why is the book called ‘Atomic Habits’? Where do you find a ‘vision’ falling in the realm of habit creation? How do we identify our weak links in the system so that we can change them to give us better outcomes? The post 311 – James Clear – The Laws of Behavior Change appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Dr. James Lewis, author of, ‘Making Sense of ADHD: Overcoming The Unique Conditions and The Complexity of Coexisting Conditions’ This week, we speak with Dr. James Lewis. Dr. Lewis’ clinical and research interest focuses on the treatment and prevention of school problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and behavior and learning problems. Dr. Lewis is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, with a subspecialty certification in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Lewis’ new book, Making Sense of ADHD: Overcoming The Unique Conditions and The Complexity of Coexisting Conditions will be released in November. To find out more about Dr. Lewis’ book, head over to: cherryhillhightide.com/adhd. We discuss: At its basic level, what is ADHD? What is the believed prevalence of ADHD and is it increasing? How do you recommend parents deal with the diagnosis of ADHD within their child? How do we medically treat a behavioral disorder? The post 310 – Dr. James Lewis – Understanding ADHD appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Alexandra Levit, author of, ‘Humanity Works: Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future’ This week, we speak with Alexandra Levit. Alexandra conducts primary workplace research on behalf of several Fortune 500 companies. She is a former nationally syndicated columnist for the Wall Street Journal and a writer for the New York Times, Fast Company, and Forbes. Alexandra has authored many books, but Alexandra’s latest book, Humanity Works: Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future hits store’s shelves on October 28th. Check it out! To find out more about Alexandra, head over to her site at: humanityworksbook.com. We discuss: In preparation of the future workforce, where do you think the education model is going? Do high school and college students have the ‘soft skills’ they need to be successful in the workforce? Does the next generation have to be invested in technology education moving forward? The post 309 – Alexandra Levit – The Workforce of the Future appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Jeffrey Gitomer, author of, ‘Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill’ This week, we speak with Jeffrey Gitomer. Jeffrey is best known as the “King of Sales.” He is an author, a professional speaker, and a business trainer. Jeffrey has written thirteen books, including multiple New York Times best sellers. His works range from The Sales Bible to The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude to The Little Red Book of Selling. He’s sold millions of copies and has been translated into 14 languages! Jeffrey’s newest book, Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill comes out on October 30th. To find out more about Jeffrey, head over to his site at: www.gitomer.com. We discuss: What if you don’t know what to sell or don’t have anything that you deem valuable? How do you figure out what you should be spending your t

Dr. Brad Staats, author of, ‘Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive’ This week, we speak with Dr. Brad Staats. Dr. Staats is a professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School and author of Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive. Brad works with companies around the world to develop their learning and analytics strategies. He also advises individuals and organizations on how to learn and improve in order to stay relevant, innovate, and succeed on an ongoing basis. Brad is published in numerous places and has won numerous awards, including the Wickham Skinner Early-Career Research Accomplishments Award from the Production and Operations Management Society, the Poets & Quants award, and the Warren Bennis Prize for the best article in Harvard Business Review. To find out more about Brad, head over to his site at: www.bradleystaats.com. We discuss: How much of lifelong learning is inherent curiosity and how much is cultivated because people recognize they need to grow? Why wouldn’t we want to specialize versus continuously learn throughout our life? How do we work around our brain when it constantly wants us to take the ‘easy route’? The post 307 – Brad Staats – Never Stop Learning appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Brandon Webb, author of, ‘Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL’s Guide’ This week we interview Brandon Webb. Brandon Webb is a former US Navy SEAL sniper, New York Times bestselling author, Experimental aircraft pilot, and entrepreneur. He’s the founder of the Hurricane Group, a U.S. based digital entertainment, news and e-commerce company. Brandon is a member of the New York YPO (Young Presidents Organization) chapter, and serves as a board member on the veterans advisory committee to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Brandon has written numerous books, but his most recent is Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL’s Guide. After reading Mastering Fear, check out his best-selling book, The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America’s Deadliest Marksmen. To find out more about Brandon, head over to his site at: brandontylerwebb.com. We discuss: What’s harder… raising three kids or going through SEAL training? What is the hardest and most necessary skill for a sniper? How can you get over trauma and become better by getting through it? The post 306 – Brandon Webb – Conquer Fear Like a SEAL appeared first on Smart People Podcast

Joan C. Williams, author of, ‘White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America’ This week we interview Joan C. Williams. Joan is a rock star in her field, who focuses her work on issues faced by women in the workplace. She currently serves as the Founding Director at the Center for WorkLife Law and is a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Hastings School Law. Joan contributes to many publications, including the Harvard Business Review blog, the Huffington Post, and the Psychology Today blog. Joan has written numerous books, but her most recent is White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America. To find out more about Joan, head to her site at: https://joancwilliams.com. We discuss: What does it mean to be working class? Why do we have to focus on white working class, why not all races? Why does the white working class resent the “elites” but admire the truly rich? Why don’t people just move to where good jobs are located? When you think white working class, do you think hicks? White trash? Stupid? You won’t after this interview. Have you ever said, “I’m not religious, I’m spiritual,” or gotten a job through a friend? You may be part of the “elite” class. The post 305 – Joan C. Williams – Class Clash in America, The Forgotten Workers appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz This week we interview “Dr. B,” Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and gastroenterology at The University of North Carolina Hospitals. He also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Bulsiewicz is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. To find out more about Dr. B, head to https://theguthealthmd.com. We discuss: Why does bacteria matter so much? What bacteria is considered ‘bad’ bacteria? How do remove those? What are the thoughts around testing for food sensitivities? Studies mentioned in the episode: How diet impacts gut microbiome:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5385025/ Benefits of substituting whole grains for processed grains: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28179226 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170208151337.htm Gluten free diet reduces short chain fatty acids and damages gut microbiome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3023594/ The post 304 – Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – Gut Health, Gut Check appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Bob Rosen, author of, ‘Conscious: The Power of Awareness in Business and Life’ This week we interview Bob Rosen. Bob is a trusted CEO adviser, organizational psychologist, and bestselling author. Bob set out to help executives become better leaders so he founded Healthy Companies International. Bob is frequently a keynote speaker across the globe. Bob has spoken in all areas of leadership: transformation, innovation, and growth. Bob is the author of many books, but this week, we focus on Conscious: The Power of Awareness in Business and Life. We discuss: Are leaders in organizations struggling with the balance of monetary incentives and purpose driven cultures? What do you think is being missed in the leadership conversation? What are recommendations for those that don’t feel like they are “in that right place?” What have you learned about how fear distracts us from becoming conscious? You can learn more about Bob at http://bobrosen.com. The post Episode 303 – Bob Rosen – Leading with Consciousness appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Mike Rognlien, author of, ‘This Is Now Your Company: A Culture Carrier’s Manifesto’ This week we interview Mike Rognlien. Mike spent most of his career in tech. He worked at Facebook, where he built their first-ever professional and manager development programming. He also partnered with COO Sheryl Sandberg to build Facebook’s Managing Unconscious Bias course. He is an expert facilitator that focuses on leadership, strengths, and talking about the tough stuff. Mike is the author of, This Is Now Your Company: A Culture Carrier’s Manifesto. We discuss: What do you have to do to enjoy where you work? Where do you start to go down the right path of ‘enjoying what you do’? How do you think you go about cultivating curiosity? Why did you write your book and what do you hope to change in the world? The post Episode 302 – Mike Rognlien – What Does it Mean to be Truly Fulfilled? appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Due Quach, author of, ‘Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy’ This week we interview Due Quach. Due is a refugee from Vietnam and a graduate of Harvard College and the Wharton MBA program. Due overcame the long-term effects of poverty and trauma by turning to neuroscience and meditation. After building a successful international business career in management consulting and private equity investments, Due traveled throughout Asia to study various contemplative traditions and then created the Calm Clarity Program to make mindful leadership accessible to people of all backgrounds. Due is the author of, Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy. We discuss: How can we find meaning or believe that we have meaning? Do you feel that everyone has the power to change our mental state in a way that can be positive, productive, and happy? How do we progress out of focusing on fear or the downside of things? Learn more about the Calm Clarity Program at https://www.calmclarity.org. The post Episode 301 – Due Quach – Find Your Calm appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Dr. Traci Stein, author of, ‘The Everything Guide To Integrative Pain Management’ This week we interview Dr. Traci Stein. Dr. Stein is a Columbia-trained, licensed clinical psychologist and health educator. She is also certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Her focus has been on helping people to reduce uncomfortable physical and emotional symptoms and gain greater insight into who they are and want to be. Dr. Stein is also the author of, The Everything Guide To Integrative Pain Management. We discuss: What is the cause of chronic pain? What IS hypnosis? What are verbal suggestions? What does it mean? What are examples? What can we do on our own to work with hypnosis? Biofeedback, what exactly is that? How did you get into the idea of ‘intuition’ and wanting others to develop it? You can learn more about Dr. Stein at http://www.drtracistein.com. The post Episode 300 – Dr. Traci Stein – Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Brain Hacks appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

John Hooker, author of, ‘Taking Ethics Seriously: Why Ethics Is an Essential Tool for the Modern Workplace’ This week we interview John Hooker. John Hooker is Professor of Operations Research and Holleran Professor of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility at Carnegie Mellon University. His book, Taking Ethics Seriously: Why Ethics Is an Essential Tool for the Modern Workplace, develops an intellectual framework for analyzing ethical dilemmas that is both grounded in theory and versatile enough to deal rigorously with real-world issues.  We discuss: What does the term ‘ethics’ truly mean? How did John become so dedicated around teaching ethics and social responsibility? What is the downside of not taking ethics seriously? How can we come to an agreement around ethics that works for an entire culture? Learn more about Professor Hooker at http://centerforethicsandpolicy.com/faculty/hooker.html The post Episode 299 – John Hooker – Solving Ethical Dilemmas appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Dr. Elizabeth Boham, ‘Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer’ This week we interview Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center is Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. Her DVD, Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well. We discuss: How does functional medicine deal with chronic disease and how does that differ from traditional western medicine? How did Elizabeth’s battle with breast cancer lead her to specialize in functional medicine? How can you learn more about your genes and how they impact your health? What is a food intolerance and do you even know if you have them? Learn more about Dr. Boham at her website http://www.drboham.com/. If you purchase Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer, use the discount code Breast30wellness to get 30% off!!! The post Episode 298 – Dr. Elizabeth Boham – Functional Medicine, Breast Cancer, and Chronic Illness appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Barbara Lipska, author of, ‘The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery’ This week we interview Barbara Lipska. Barbara is a leading expert on the neuroscience of mental illness and she has an absolutely fascinating story to tell. It would be unfair to give anything away from the interview or the book, so download the episode and give it a listen! We discuss: What does a typical day look like for the director of the Human Brain Collection Core at the National Institute of Mental Health? What does a brain look like when you cut into it? What progress is being made around mental health research? Barbara Lipska, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leader in human postmortem research and animal modeling of schizophrenia. She is currently director of the Human Brain Collection Core at the National Institute of Mental Health, where she studies mental illness and human brain development. Her amazing, new book is, The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery. The post Episode 297 – Barbara Lipska – Our Little-known Brain appeared first on Smart People Podcast.